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I am a strong advocate of the Militia system having served in it myself. However, with population shifts, changing economies and variable interest in serving one's nation through voluntary military service we have to be prepared to consolidate units. This isn't blasphemy nor is it new. The Canadian Militia has undergone a number of rationalizations over the years and many of the regiments that may be under consideration were, themselves, the products of earier mergers.
Rather than 'nay-say' the concept of rationalization I will wait to see exactly what DND proposes. If I see that they are threatening to relegate to the Supplementary List (or whatever they call it) a proud unit which is at 70% or better of their enrolment target then I will speak out. If DND chooses to merge two or more 'regiments' into something more effective (same number of troops but fewer officers and support staff) then I can only commend them for managing my tax dollars better.